Community Engagement Officer

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Officer (Full Time, Permanent) to join our team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
This role can be based anywhere in NSW as long as the applicant is willing to travel to various locations within NSW as per business need.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Salary starting from $126,780 + 11% Super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:

• Ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of communication and Community Engagement plans to support the promotion of WaterNSW’s projects in the community.
• Ensure communication materials are developed to support communication and Community Engagement plans, including intranet and internet content, newsletters (internal and external), brochures and flyers, display materials, presentations, fact sheets and draft media releases in order to support the promotion of Community Engagement activities and projects.
• Provide advice across WaterNSW regarding Community Engagement activities and obligations.
• Manage Community Engagement databases for reporting and stakeholder relationship management
• Plan and manage major project events, to meet organisational Community Engagement schedule and coordinate formal Community Engagement forums and committees.
• Serve as the key contact point for particular Community Engagement related inquiries

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Community Engagement, communications, public relations or significant equivalent Community Engagement experience.
• Preparedness to travel within NSW to meet the demands of regional engagement projects.
• Availability to work on call and out-of-hours duties particular during incidents.
• Proven high level experience in managing Community Engagement projects including the development and implementation of Community Engagement plans
• Proven experience in writing and editing complex material to meet the needs of a target audience.

How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities
More about our team/ culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
Who is WaterNSW?
When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.
For more information, please reach out to: Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on 08 March 2024.
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